Allianz Climate Risk Research Award 2025 – Applications Now Open

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Are you a PhD candidate, early-career researcher, or recent doctoral graduate working at the intersection of climate change and extreme weather events? The Allianz Climate Risk Research Award 2025 is a prestigious global opportunity designed to recognize and support young scientists who are addressing some of the most urgent environmental challenges of our time.

🌍 About the Award

Established in 2017, the Allianz Climate Risk Award aims to spotlight pioneering research that improves our understanding of climate change-related extreme weather events and explores innovative technological solutions to enhance resilience. This annual competition is an initiative of Allianz Re, the reinsurance unit of the Allianz Group, and encourages scientific excellence while fostering dialogue between academia and the insurance industry.

The 2025 edition is open to PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and recent PhD graduates (within two years of completing their degree). It provides a platform for emerging researchers to present their findings, connect with experts, and influence policy and practice in climate risk mitigation.

🧠 Eligible Research Topics

Applicants must focus on one or both of the following themes:

• Understanding and mitigating risks associated with extreme weather events worsened by climate change (e.g., floods, hurricanes, and droughts).

• Developing or applying technological solutions to improve community or infrastructure resilience in the face of these events.

📝 Application Requirements

Candidates must submit:

• A non-technical essay (maximum 800 words) summarizing their research, its objectives, and its real-world impact. The essay should be accessible to a broad, non-specialist audience. (Examples can be found in the 2024 Compendium on the Allianz Re website.)

• A CV outlining academic and research credentials.

• A letter of recommendation from an academic advisor or supervisor.

• Completed and signed application forms.

• All documents should be sent via email to: climaterisk-award@allianz.com.

✈️ Key Benefits

• Top 10 shortlisted applicants will be featured in an official Compendium published by Allianz Re, providing global exposure for their work.

• Three finalists will receive fully funded travel to Munich, Germany, to present their research at the Allianz Climate Risk Award Event on December 2, 2025.

• Cash prizes:

  • Winner: EUR 7,000

  • Runners-up: EUR 3,000 each

• Opportunities for networking, collaboration, and communication with leaders in climate science, reinsurance, and policy.

Finalists are expected to actively participate in media and communications related to the award, including interviews and online engagement.

📅 Important Dates

• Call for Applications Opens: July 1, 2025

• Submission Deadline: August 31, 2025

• Finalists Announced: Late September 2025

• Award Ceremony: December 2, 2025, in Munich, Germany

🔗 Learn More

For further details, past winners, and inspiration from previous submissions, visit the official award page:
👉 Allianz Climate Risk Research Award – Official Website